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Join ISAP for an Ag and Conservation Family Night at Illinois Central College

East Peoria, IL – Whether you are from the country or town, there will be something of interest to all ages at the upcoming Ag and Conservation Family Night event at Illinois Central College’s (ICC) East Peoria campus on August 2, 2023. Visitors will get an up-close view of farmers' many practices and technologies to improve soil health and protect...

Rate Calculations for Cover Crop Mixes

On July 12th ICCON was joined by Chase Brown of Brown Seed Sales in Central Illinois to discuss the considerations and mechanics of rate calculations in multi-species cover crop mixes. Chase has spent the last 10 years diving into cover crops and regenerative ag practices. In that time, he has had plenty of opportunities to learn about using cover crop...

ISAP Publishes Updated Carbon Market Comparison Table

This week, the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) published “An Overview of Voluntary Carbon Markets for Illinois Farmers,” to assist farmers and farm advisors in their evaluation of market opportunities available in Illinois. This resource includes information on 15 carbon market opportunities available to Illinois farmers, a glossary of key terms, and a list of relevant resources. The document provides...

ICCON Summer Series Kicks Off With Discussion on Mixes Following Wheat

On June 14, 2023 ICCON kicked off our four-part summer series, Cover Crop Cocktails. The series will feature information on how to design cover crop mixes to address specific goals, including improving pollinator and wildlife habitat, addressing specific field concerns, and taking advantage of the summer window following wheat harvest. For the first session in the series, ICCON was joined...

ISAP Publishes Companion Incentive Directory for Edge of Field Practices

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) brings together diverse member organizations who work collaboratively to encourage the adoption of sustainable and profitable production practices that improve soil health and restore local waters. Bloomington, Ill. – Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) is excited to announce the publication of Edge of Field Incentive Directory for Illinois. The directory, which is a companion to the...

ASHT Cohort Scouts Cover Crop Fields in Fourth Training Session

On Wednesday, April 26th, agriculture professionals met in Bloomington, IL for the fourth Advanced Soil Health Training (ASHT) hosted by the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP).  Amidst planting season, this group of conservation specialists, agronomists, and retailers, found time to further their education with a full morning of in-field cover crop training. Just outside of McLean, Illinois, our group visited...